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Paying for Child Care
Child care is expensive and it can be a huge part of a family's budget. Maine has two ways to help
families pay for child care-vouchers and contracted slots. Some employers in Maine also offer child
care benefits to their employees. Click on the links below to find out more information.
- Learn more about The DHHS Child Care Voucher Program, including eligibility information.
- Learn more about Contracted Slots.
- Learn more about Employer sponsored child care assistance programs.
- Learn more about Child Care Tax Credits.
- Quality Certificate Child Care Providers - expand your income tax credit for child care expenses.
Family size |
Maximum gross annual income to qualify for assistance (FY 08) |
| 1 | $25,274.44 |
| 2 | $33,051.06 |
| 3 | $40,827.78 |
| 4 | $48,604.50 |
| 5 | $56,381.22 |
| 6 | $64,157.94 |
| 7 | $65,616.08 |
| 8 | $67,074.21 |
| 9 | $68,532.35 |
| 10 | $69,990.48 |
